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Can a Family-Focused diet program curb childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT07126210

Prevention Sponsor: Peking University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Peking University are testing a program that helps families of preschool children with obesity improve diet and activity habits. The program combines health education, parenting skills training, and motivational phone calls, with support from kindergartens and hospitals through a mobile health app. The trial enrolls about 25 children in Jinan, China, and measures changes in body mass index and gut bacteria to see whether the approach affects weight and metabolism.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a family-focused diet and lifestyle program delivered through kindergartens, hospitals, and a mobile health app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give families and kindergartens a practical, low-cost way to help preschool children reach a healthier weight and build habits that last.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and runs in one Chinese province, so the results may not apply everywhere. Changing eating and activity habits is hard, and some families may not stick with the program.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child's primary caregivers can proficiently use smart phones. * Child is expected to remain in the same kindergarten for at least one year. * No use of antibiotics or probiotic supplements, no acute stress events (e.g., trauma or severe infection), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea), or vaccinations within the 3 months prior to stool sample collection. * Parents voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity caused by genetic factors, diseases (e.g., endocrine disorders, central nervous system damage), or medication use. * History of major organ diseases, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal conditions (e.g., heart disease, hypertension, asthma). * Children following special diets (e.g., vegetarians). * Children with pathological eating disorders or medical conditions that limit physical activity.

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Conditions

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Obesity Pediatric Obesity

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Childhood obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China

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